Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian

The Cub Scout Pack of The Kirk has started back!
This Pack of kind, smart, fun-loving Kindergarten – 5th graders are amazing. And our Cub Scout program is one that is co-ed, diverse, and inclusive; every kid has a place in our Pack.
Perhaps you are interested in helping out with the Cubs any Monday from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm? Or perhaps you’d like to join them on a local Saturday outing once a month? All you need is enthusiasm! Contact Pastor Stephanie for more information.

FALL KICKOFF BREAKFAST!
The Christian Adult Education Team is inviting everyone to learn more about fall programming at The Kirk. Join us for breakfast on September 8th at 9:15am in the Fellowship Hall!

Moms of The Kirk! Consider joining the MomCo group that will be taking place every other Sunday evening from 4:30pm-6:00pm starting September 8th. What about the kids? Free nursery for children 3 and under and an amazing music program for kids 4 to 5th grade to participate in. The evening ends each week with Family Dinner at 6pm. This is for you! Share with your fellow mom friends. All are welcome!
https://www.kirkofkildaire.org/kirk-family-night/
or to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfArVVeJaxON0RGtlx9CBBvXnh04HlFqdT9Y9Iq1LPc2NkQ3g/viewform

The Countdown is on! Join us at Cary's Bond Park in the Kiwanis Shelter for 10:30am worship, followed by hot dog lunch, and then fellowship with fun and games! All are welcome! Bring a friend!
RSVP for lunch here; (just so we can bring enough food!)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FA5AA28A6FB6-50673867-park

Free concert on Wednesday at 10am! Featuring Billy Jonas. Family-friendly! Invite your friends and neighbors! Grateful for our friends at Greenwood Forest Baptist for sponsoring!

Many thanks to Lynnie Sullivan, who, for 18 years has inspired us all to go the extra mile in our support of Kirk missions. Thank you, Lynnie for the inspiration, thank you for your heart, and thank you for the peach ice cream!
Pastor Stephanie presented Lynnie with a golden ice cream scoop in worship on July 28th.

Peach on the Porch! Thanks so everyone for engaging in this great tradition.
In case you couldn't make it today, you can contribute to the ongoing mission projects in Guatemala through the link below and choose 'Peach On The Porch". https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=SsKSQ0-nPT_k4RByT8_3XQOmk-fAT1lLJDqpvbnNcBaLxyPWaXStrb4xvwZR--fqST0T1sNdy4X84Eq7Cwmo2eA_6HqFD-Wd7VlNwuSrGatvJfH1dov_b6ioJ4Z33hTh2SV3oqgtrfvR6LqlfWzQ7EeaMXURhZtvjfQg-NyqBucxJCPLAmvQwBRWMhauJ3BfQ51JJQUk3vdYEQT9kQUWRA==&ver=3

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Homemade peach ice cream for a cause!
We can't wait to see you this Sunday.

This will make you smile! A bevy of multi-disciplinary, and varying age group activities all coming together!
The Summer Program elementary school students competed with the Summer Program middle school students to design, engineer, build, and operate a tricycle car wash. The preschoolers, seen here, are now testing both of The Trike Wash entries to vote on which they love the most. Not a bad gig on a hot summer day!

And how about those future engineers who are having some real-time STEM engagement at The Kirk today!
Many thanks to Rich Woynicz for mentoring the students on the building project.

Worship this Sunday is extra sweet! Make plans to be a part of The Kirk of Kildaire's annual Peach on the Porch.
Worship in the sanctuary at 10:30am will be followed by peach ice cream on the porch, a live traditional New Orleans style jazz band, and lots of fellowship!
All donations to this year's Peach on the Porch support the Kirk's ongoing mission work in Guatemala.
See you there!

After the violent events of the weekend, please take a moment to experience these words of prayer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtR1r63NHTs

The Kirk Outings Group will be going to The ParTee Shack in Garner for some indoor fun on Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00am! Plan to join this fun crowd for miniature golf on a most unusual course! Contact the church office for information on how to RSVP.

Vacation Bible School's Camp Firelight is well underway! And what a blessing to see the excitement in the faces of kids and their adult volunteers as they sang, crafted, played, and learned about trusting in God!

Thank you to our Kirk family that served with Appalachia Service Project in Breathitt County, Kentucky!

Merry Christmas!!

Steve's Christmas Monday Musing 2023

SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 7, 2024

The Fellowship Committee plans to hold two welcoming functions in Fellowship Hall for the new Head of Staff, Howard Dudley: (1) an introductory breakfast where we will serve fruit, cheese and Duck Donuts during the Sunday School time slot of 9:15 am and (2) a church-wide welcome luncheon (catered by Jason’s Deli) immediately following Howard’s first Sunday worship. Use the Sign Up Genius link below to reserve your spot for lunch!

The Christmas Store was a huge success thanks to the donations and volunteers who sorted, priced present, then set up the store, work at the store, wrapped gifts, etc. THANK YOU! Here are some photos of some of our great volunteers.

The two year olds presented their Christmas program. Singing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus was a highlight!

Please join us this Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 - we have a variety of services for all ages:

10:30 am* - An Instant Christmas Pageant
5:00 pm* - Family Friendly Service with Children’s Choirs & Candlelight
8:00 pm* - Festival Service with Chancel Choir, Candlelight & Communion
11:00 pm - Contemplative Service
*Nursery available for 3 and under

Thank you to the choir and many musicians who did an amazing job presenting “The Winter Rose.” We are also grateful to Shalimar who turned the beautiful music into an amazing painting.

Please join us this Sunday, December 10, at 10:30 am for a joyful service of special music and worship - a Kirk tradition that you don't want to miss! Visitors, friends and neighbors are welcome.

The spirit of Christmas is at the Kirk. We had a wonderful celebration with great soups, music with the Ukulele group, crafts.
A huge THANKS to Kristin Anderson and the Kirk staff, plus everyone who helped with soups, crafts and more. This is what the spirit of Christmas is all about.

Help us bring Christmas to families in our area. Two ways to help:
- Family Ties, deadline Dec 3
- Christmas Store- deadline Dec 10 (updated)
All details and information on the Kirk Christmas Page here

Home | Christmas Giving Through the Family Ties program, gifts are selected and purchased for individuals in need. We work with partner agencies to support those in need. Our partner agencies include:

We welcome Rev. Hannah Trawick, our new Associate Pastor for Congregational Care! Hannah will be officially welcomed at a reception following worship this Sunday, December 3 but we just couldn't wait to say "Welcome to the Kirk!" Join us Sunday for the 1st Sunday of Advent and meet Hannah in person.

Our Christmas Festival is on Dec 7! Food and activities from 5:30-7:00 followed by a holiday Jazz Concert from 7:00-8:00.

Christmas Festival / Festival de Navidad Date: Dec 7 Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm Place: Kirk of Kildaire (200 High Meadow Dr, Cary NC 27511) There will be dinner, fun activities and followed by a jazz concert of holiday music (from 7:00-8:00pm). Fecha: 7 de diciembre Hora: 17:30-19:00 Lugar: Kirk of Kildaire (200 High Meadow Dr, Cary NC 27511) Hab...

*Update* Thank you to all the elves who stayed to deck the halls and prepare the Kirk for the season of Advent. (A few are pictured in the comments below and there were many more. Thanks to all and to the Stephensons for providing lunch.)**

Come to worship tomorrow and stay afterwards to help the Worship Ministry Team elves decorate the church! All are welcome, young and old!

Check out 'Beginning to Look Like Christmas' on JibJab.com Trim the tree! Slam some nog! Get in the holiday spirit by casting yourself or a merry loved one in this festive JibJab ecard!

Thanks be to God for all our blessings! Happy Thanksgiving from the Kirk of Kildaire!